Relationships Affect Homeownership, Say Realtors®

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National Association of Realtors

Feb 10, 2015, 10:41 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether married, dating or single, most Americans believe that owning a home is a good financial decision. According to a new infographic from the National Association of Realtors®, relationship status can affect when and where buyers purchase a home and how much they spend on it.

NAR analyzed the median age, income and size of home purchased for married couples, unmarried couples and single men and women; the infographic also shows the home and neighborhood features deemed most important by each group.

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How does relationship status affect the kind of home you buy? This infographic from NAR shows how household composition can affect homeownership choices.
How does relationship status affect the kind of home you buy? This infographic from NAR shows how household composition can affect homeownership choices.

Data is from NAR's 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, an annual report that evaluates the demographics, preferences, motivations, plans and experiences of recent home buyers and sellers.

For additional highlights from the survey, visit http://www.realtor.org/reports/highlights-from-the-2014-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers.

Information about NAR is available at www.realtor.org. This and other news releases are posted in the "News, Blogs and Videos" tab on the website.

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SOURCE National Association of Realtors